2 months post op Arm Liposuction, I still have a lot of bruising. Any suggestions? (photos)

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hello I had arm lipo 2 month ago but I still a lot of bruising and hard bumps on one of them. I massage it and put heating pads but it does not get better, is that normal? how long is the recovery time for Arm lipo

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I suggest speaking to your physician ,there should be no bruising at this time.  If there is please try venus legacy treatments with or without pulsed dye laser. Otherwise get a second opinion.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

It's very surprising you have bruising at two months. That being the case there's not much you can do to hasten the dissolution of the hemoglobin. This will go away in time. Follow the instructions of your surgeon.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

It is a bit unusual to have arm bruising for two months after your procedure. It is best to be seen in person by your doctor. Maybe you had a hematoma?

Steven M. Lynch, MD · Answer

During the first 6-12 months after liposuction, it would not be unusual to have some bruising and bumps.  The bumps will resolve over time as they are the internal scarring from the surgery but this will resolve.  Sometimes there is a deposition of iron from the blood that can deposit in the overlying tissue and this too will resolve but at a slow pace.  Show your concerns to your plastic surgeon and you can get assurance as to what is going on and what to do. In my practice, this is common and the resolution is very patient specific.  Generally speaking, we do give patients the one year target date to judge the issues.  Be patient.

Sanjiv Kayastha, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. I think that it is unusual but not totally unheard of to have bruising at two months. You should see it resolving day by day. The bumps can be due to inflammation that was caused by the surgery. Keep massaging and they should get better. It can take 6-12 months. Most importantly, have an appointment with your surgeon so that they can examine you and at that time you can express your concerns. Good luck.

George Commons, MD (retired) · Answer

Keep up you massage and heating pad regimen.  The lumps will go .  The bruising at this point is simply some hemosiderin  in the skin area and this will go.  Be sure and use sunscreen.  Go back and let your surgeon know what your status is.  You will be fine.  Not to worry please.  My Best,  Dr C

2 months post op Arm Liposuction, I still have a lot of bruising. Any suggestions? (photos)

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